Gladstone Central State School vs Gladstone South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Central State School
Gladstone Central · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 989
Gladstone South State School
South Gladstone · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | Gladstone Central State School Gladstone Central QLD | Gladstone South State School South Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 804 | #690 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3516 of 4,908 | #4534 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 182 | 187 / 271 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 26% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Central 4680 | South Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonecentralss.eq.edu.au | gladstonesouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Central State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 24.4).
- •Gladstone Central State School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladstone South State School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 356.
- •Gladstone South State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 3%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gladstone Central State School better than Gladstone South State School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone Central State School ranks higher (38.8 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gladstone Central State School and Gladstone South State School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gladstone Central and South Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Central State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone South State School has 15.2.
How do Gladstone Central State School and Gladstone South State School rank in QLD?
Gladstone Central State School is 489th of 804 and Gladstone South State School is 690th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.